Question 1

What are the system requirements for setting up the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 RAX70?

Accepted Answer

The system requirements for setting up the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 RAX70 include Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux, along with a compatible browser such as Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome 55 or higher, Firefox 45 or higher, or Safari 10 or higher.

Question 2

What is the maximum wireless data rate for the 5GHz band on the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 RAX70?

Accepted Answer

The maximum wireless data rate for the 5GHz band on the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 RAX70 is up to 4.8Gbps with 4x4 (Tx/Rx) using 1024/256 QAM and 20/40/80/160MHz channels.

Question 3

Does this serve as a router and wireless device?  Sorry I'm not an IT guy.

Accepted Answer

I understand, Raymond. I'm a homebrew IT nerd—not a paid professional. That disclaimer aside, I'm not sure I understand your query. So in this reply, I don't intend to be a smart aleck: This device delivers WiFi signal to other devices in the environment it's set up in, eg: in a home and serving gaming consoles, laptops, PCs, phones, etc. In doing so, it "routes" the wireless bandwidth to each of the devices individually, and coordinates multiple requests for inbound/outbound wireless bandwidth (traffic)—kind'a like an air traffic controller. Thanks for reading & hope it helps.
~S

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